£20,250 (Est: £25,000 - £30,000)
1928 Sunbeam Twenty Weymann Saloon Fabulously original and likely just 36,000 miles from new
United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 81
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1928 Sunbeam Twenty Weymann Saloon is a remarkably original survivor, believed to have covered only 36,000 miles. Having been dry-stored for decades and carefully maintained, its originality and potential for concours events make it a unique opportunity for collectors.
Condition
8
The car is described as fabulously original and likely just 36,000 miles from new. It retains most of its original fabric-covered bodywork and has a 'timewarp' interior. While it has had some restoration work, it's described as a potential preservation class winner, suggesting it's in excellent condition with only minor reconditioning possibly needed.
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Manual
Transmission:
2023H
Chassis No:
Odometer:
36,000 miles
UC 635
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
The 1920s witnessed Sunbeam win the French and Spanish Grand Prixs, finish second at Le Mans, set numerous Land Speed Records and cause Henry Royce consternation regarding the quality and refinement of its products.
Introduced in 1926, the Twenty (20.9hp) was powered by a 2916cc OHV straight-six engine allied to four-speed manual transmission.
Reputedly capable of over 70mph (coachwork permitting), the newcomer shared numerous drivetrain components with its glamorous 3-Litre Super Sports sibling.
Available in Tourer, Fixed Head Coupe, Folding Head Coupe, Coachbuilt Saloon, Weymann Saloon and Rally Weymann Saloon guises, some 2,560 20.9hp cars are thought to have been made before the model was revised for 1931.
Though, today survivors are comparatively few and far between.
Contemporary Sunbeam brochures reveal that the Weymann Saloon was priced at a hefty £875 and could be ordered in ‘Claret, Black or Grey’ over Black and with ‘cloth or best quality English leather of suitable colo...
Points of note
£20,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£33,300
Median Price (Since 2020)
£60,480
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 05 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
34,208 miles
Registration Date
1928-02-06
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 06 2012 with 34,208 miles
Passed
On May 27 2011 with 34,172 miles
Passed
On Apr 26 2010 with 34,134 miles
Passed
On Jun 23 2009 with 34,060 miles
Passed
On Apr 04 2007 with 33,739 miles
Passed
On Mar 10 2006 with 33,506 miles
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